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The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poets, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization.

Iowa Summer Writing Festival

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Sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education at the University of Iowa, the Iowa Summer Writing Festival includes over one hundred non-credit workshops in a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, flash fiction, playwriting, and hybrid forms. Held during weekend, weeklong, and two-week sessions in June and July, the workshops are open to writers eighteen and over. The only requirement is the desire to write.